Living Environment
Owing to improvements in per capita income throughout the nation in recent years,people are devoting more time to improving their quality of life. Consequently,the prefectural government is moving briskly to develop communities that offer natural environments in harmony with urban functionality. These communities feature homes,green tracts of land,and parks,blending with and utilizing the characteristics of their surroundings.

Work Environment
In the workplace,the introduction of office automation has been rapid,and in Fukushima Prefecture about 70% of small and medium sized companies employ office automation in some form. Corporations offering a five-day workweek are on the rise,and Fukushima's citizens are seeking effective use of their increased leisure time. In addition,a rising number of women are working and filling important jobs; Fukushima Prefecture actively supports these working women.

Urban and Rural Communities
In the rural communities of Fukushima,depopulation,caused by migration of youth,and an increase in the number of elderly people presents a serious problem. At the same time,people in urban areas such as Tokyo are viewing rural communities with greater interest as places for recreation and education. Having recognized the resulting opportunity,Fukushima Prefecture is wholeheartedly promoting the exchange of people in urban and rural areas. It is also supporting activities to encourage young people to remain in their rural communities.

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